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• Temporary | Full-Time (12-Month Contract with the possibility of ongoing/permanent appointment)
• MD2 | $243,212 - $320,467 p.a. 
• 12% Superannuation | Leave Loading | Salary Sacrifice
• Location: Mount Gambier & Districts Health Service, Mount Gambier

About The Role

The Director Medical Services – Mount Gambier & Districts Health Service provides strategic and operational medical leadership to ensure the delivery of safe, high-quality healthcare across the site. Reporting to the Executive Director Medical Services, you will oversee clinical governance, medical workforce management, service planning and medical education while working closely with executive leaders, clinical teams and external partners. This influential leadership role supports the delivery of patient-centred care, drives quality improvement initiatives, and contributes to the ongoing development of sustainable rural health services across the Limestone Coast.

About You

You are an experienced medical leader with a strong background in clinical governance, operational leadership and medical workforce management. You are passionate about delivering high-quality patient care, building collaborative relationships and driving service improvement within a regional health setting.

To succeed in the Director Medical Services role, you will:

• Hold a Bachelor of Medicine/Bachelor of Surgery (or equivalent), specialist qualifications, and be eligible for Specialist Registration with the Medical Board of Australia.
• Demonstrate extensive experience in both clinical practice and medical administration.
• Have proven leadership experience managing medical workforce, clinical governance and operational service delivery.
• Possess exceptional communication, stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills.
• Demonstrate a commitment to quality improvement, patient safety and contemporary rural healthcare.

About Mount Gambier & Districts Health Service

Mount Gambier & Districts Health Service is the largest hospital within the Limestone Coast Local Health Network and provides a comprehensive range of acute, surgical, maternity, emergency, mental health and specialist services to the South East of South Australia and surrounding Victorian communities. As the region's major referral centre, the service plays a key role in medical education, specialist training and the delivery of high-quality healthcare across the Limestone Coast.

About the Limestone Coast Local Health Network

The Limestone Coast Local Health Network (LCLHN) delivers essential health services to more than 67,000 people across South Australia's south-east, while also supporting communities in Western Victoria. With over 1,800 staff and approximately 250 volunteers, LCLHN is a major regional employer committed to safe, high-quality, and community-focused care.

Our services extend from the Victorian border to the iconic Limestone Coast, delivering acute, community, and aged care services across a diverse network of sites. Working at LCLHN means being part of an organisation that plays a vital role in the health and wellbeing of its communities.

Beyond the work, LCLHN offers an exceptional lifestyle in one of Australia's most liveable regional destinations, where professional impact is matched with genuine work–life balance.

Why the Limestone Coast Local Health Network?

• Make a meaningful difference as a trusted and valued part of the community.
• Enjoy relaxed, affordable living with access to beaches, national parks, and outdoor adventure.
• Be part of a supportive, inclusive, and collaborative team culture.
• Access professional development, education, and flexible working options.
• Benefit from salary packaging, wellbeing initiatives and relocation support.
• Live midway between Adelaide and Melbourne, with the best of regional and city life.

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Conditions of Employment

• A current Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check (NCCHC) for employment involving unsupervised contact with vulnerable groups is required for this position.
• A current Working With Children Check (WWCC) is required.
• Immunisation Risk for this position is Category A.
• SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

The Limestone Coast Local Health Network is committed to building a flexible, diverse and inclusive culture, planning for and promoting diversity. We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as well as diverse community groups and ages including LGBTQI+, people living with a disability and other diversity groups. LCLHN recognises the benefits that such an approach brings for our staff and consumers in being an employer of choice.

Enquiries

For any enquiries, please contact the Medical Liaison Officer on (08) 8721 1286 or email Health.LCLHNMLO@sa.gov.au and quote Job Ref: 943399.

Refer to the SA Health Career Website - How to apply for further information.

943399 Director of Medical Services.pdf

Applications close before 11:59pm (ACDT) Tuesday, 21st July 2026.